Visa Requirements
Tourist Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Tanzania, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Fully completed and signed Tanzania Visa Application 2015
- 2 Passport photographs
- Provide flight itinerary, ticket or tour operator package receipt.
Business Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Tanzania, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Fully completed and signed Tanzania Visa Application 2015
- Two Passport photographs
- Provide flight itinerary, ticket or tour operator package receipt.
- A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Tanzania, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
Tourist and Business Visa | |
US Citizens: Single or Multiple entry for one year | $100.00 per visa |
Non-US Citizens: Single or Multiple entry for six months | $100.00 per visa |
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Visa Information
Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually processed in 5 business days
The Visa is valid for a period of stay up to 3 Months.
Extension of stay may be applied for through an Immigration Office in Tanzania, for up to 6 months.
Check with physician for recommended vaccinations.
Yellow Fever certificate is required if arriving within 5 days from an infected country.
Visas for Research and Journalism will only be granted after applicant has been cleared by Costech, PO Box 4302, Dar Es Salaam. Tel: 255-51-25802 or 23349 and the Tanzania Information Services (Maelezo), PO Box 9142, Dar Es Salaam. Tel: 255-51-22771 or 110585 or 112860. Fax: 255-51-113814
License or certificate for pets are required